^{13 Ref} but don't prophesy again any more at Bethel; for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a royal house!"

^{14 Ref} Then Amos answered Amaziah, "I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was a herdsman, and a farmer of sycamore trees;

^{15 Ref} and Yahweh took me from following the flock, and Yahweh said to me, 'Go, prophesy to my people Israel.'

^{16 Ref} Now therefore listen to the word of Yahweh: 'You say, Don't prophesy against Israel, and don't preach against the house of Isaac.'